2026 SOBA Awards Nomination Form

Please take time to visit the SOBA Awards webpage to review details about each award along with eligibility requirements before proceeding.

• Outstanding Project - An agency, group, local government, or corporation whose project is constructed in a SOBA member state. Both SOBA and non-SOBA members are eligible.
  
  
• William H. Ivers - An individual currently employed by a SOBA member organization, or to an individual member or past or retired SOBA member.
  
  
• Outstanding Service - Individuals and agencies, both members and non-SOBA members.
  
  
• Professional Service - Individual SOBA members or groups of SOBA members, such as committees or task forces.
  
  
• Special Recognition - Individuals, groups, organizations, or political subdivisions.
  
  
• State Program Excellence - A state agency that is a member of SOBA.

Outstanding Project Submission Checklist

1. Completion date
2. Owned and operated by
3. Federal Funding Type (Dollar Amounts $ - BIG, CVA, Access)
4. Non-Federal Funding Type (Dollar Amounts $ - State, Other)
5. Letter of Nomination
6. Supporting Documentation (url to video and/or up to 10 photos of project, additional supporting documents)

Group/Individual Award Submission Checklist

1. Candidate Information
2. Letter of Nomination
3. Supporting Documents (optional)

Please submit a letter of nomination and up to 10 photos of the project as a single PDF or PowerPoint file for review. The file including photos can be uploaded directly, or a share link (be sure security setting are set to view and able to download) can also be provided in the open text below.